You've 24 hours - NBA demands release of detained lawyers, slams judges

You've 24 hours - NBA demands release of detained lawyers, slams judges

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has condemned what it described as rising cases of judicial bullying, accusing some judges of abusing contempt powers to intimidate and unlawfully detain lawyers. In a statement on Thursday, jointly signed by Mazi Afam Osigwe, President, and Dr. Mobolaji Ojibara, General Secretary, the NBA expressed “utmost shock” over reports from a Rivers State High Court where Justice Chinwendu Nwogu allegedly convicted and …

NBA Condemns Judicial Bullying, Demands Release Of Detained Lawyers

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly condemned what it described as growing cases of judicial intimidation and abuse of contempt powers against lawyers, warning that such actions threaten the foundation of justice in Nigeria. In a statement jointly signed by the NBA president, Afam Osigwe, and the general secretary, Mobolaji Ojibara posted on its official X handle on Thursday, the association expressed “utmost shock” over reports of j…

NBA Condemns Judges For Misusing Contempt Powers, Demands Release Of Detained Lawyers, Threatens Court Boycott

NBA Condemns Judges For Misusing Contempt Powers, Demands Release Of Detained Lawyers, Threatens Court Boycott

NBA Condemns Judges' Misuse of Contempt Power, Bullying of Lawyers

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has frowned at the reported increase in the cases of judges allegedly bullying lawyers and abusing contempt powers to intimidate legal practitioners during court proceedings. In a statement jointly signed by the NBA President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), and General Secretary, Mobolaji Ojibara, the association said it received reports of unlawful […] The post NBA Condemns Judges’ Misuse of Contempt Power, Bullying of La…

Judges must not bully lawyers or abuse contempt powers — NBA President condemns detention of counsel

Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed strong concern over what it described as disturbing incidents involving judges allegedly bullying lawyers and ordering their detention, warning that such actions threaten the integrity of the justice system. In a statement issued by NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, the association said it The post Judges must not bully lawyers or abuse contempt powers — NBA President condemns detention of counsel…

NBA Condemns Alleged Judicial Bullying, Demands Immediate Release of Detained Lawyers

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly condemned what it calls a troubling pattern of judicial overreach and intimidation against legal practitioners, demanding the immediate release of lawyers reportedly detained by judges in Rivers State and Abuja.In a statement issued by NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe, the association expressed “utmost shock” at the incidents, describing them as high-handed abuses of contempt powers that undermine th…